Russian Federation: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2025

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in the Russian Federation

The Russian market for horse, mule and donkey meat expanded sharply to $X in 2022, increasing by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt descent. Horse, mule and donkey meat consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in the Russian Federation

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 55%. Horse, mule and donkey meat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of horse, mule and donkey meat in Russia declined modestly to X kg per head, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 12% against the previous year. The horse, mule and donkey meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in Russia totaled X heads, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the number of producing animals increased by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of horse, mule and donkey meat, when their volume decreased by -34.4% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 221% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 164%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Russia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kazakhstan totaled +1.7%.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kazakhstan amounted to -4.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 48%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ukraine amounted to +7.9% per year.

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, supplies from abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) were the main suppliers of horse, mule and donkey meat imports to Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uruguay (with a CAGR of -4.5%).

In value terms, the largest horse, mule and donkey meat suppliers to Russia were Argentina ($X) and Uruguay ($X).

In terms of the main suppliers, Uruguay, with a CAGR of -6.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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